“Elle A Les Yeux Revolver” paints a vivid portrait of a femme fatale who entrances everyone around her. Marc Lavoine describes a woman who is mysterious, striking, and just a little bit dangerous: pale face, swept-back hair, high-slit skirts, and above all eyes that “shoot to kill.” The singer is powerless against her magnetic gaze, confessing that the very first look has already “hit” him. Her allure feels forbidden, almost cinematic, and that risky thrill is exactly what draws him in.
Behind the catchy chorus, the song explores the paradox of irresistible but perilous attraction. The narrator knows he is “done for,” yet he keeps seeking those clandestine, electric moments with her. The repeated imagery of revolvers and bullets turns her eyes into weapons, symbolizing a love that is both intoxicating and potentially destructive. In short, Lavoine delivers an ode to the seductive pull of danger – the kind of passion that feels as exhilarating as it is impossible to resist.